The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-23
a PLEASANT VISIT TO CLINTON
BY THE EDITOR.
CLINTON, June y.

CLINTON, June 21.
Dear Herald and Neus:-As I sit here
tonight and attempt to write Of Clin-
ton, her schools, colleges, charitable in
stitutions and the hospitality of her citi-
zens, am puzzled to know how to con-
dense what want to say in the space in
which you will allot me for this talk.
This afternoon we left Newberry (and
when I. say we 1 mean more than the
editorial we, for our party consisted OF
W. H. Wallace, Esq, OF the Observer,
Miss Lizzie Ruff, Prof. T. II. Dreher,
Mr.. u. J. Scott and your scribe), and
the old Laurens brought US along slowly
but surely and landed us in Clinton on
time.
might say that the maiu object OF
our visit was to attend the closing exer-
cises of the Clinton Academy, taught by
Prof J. B. Parrot. We were met at the
depot by Prof. Parrot. Through the
kindness of Prof. Parrot and Mr.. Lee
Ferguson, had the pleasure of a drive
through the principal part OF this beau
tiful little village. 1t was also the good
fortune OF your scribe, Miss Ruff and
Prof. Dreher to stop at that excellent
hotel, the Irby House, kept By that es-
timable gentleman, DR.. W. C. Irby, and
his good wife. We are certainly in good
hands and we'll cared for. Mr.. Wallace
is the guest of Prof. Parrott and Mr..
Scott is with relatives.
Clinton is Il pretty little town and
seems to be improving. Many new and
beautiful residences are in course Of con-
strucrion. 1t now has population Of
about 500, and has the prospect OF an
other railroad. The ambition OF her
people, understand, is, not only to be-
come a commercial centre, but more
particularly to become q town Of schools
and colleges.
| THORNWELL ORPHANAGE.
One has to come here and see for him
self, by going through the various build
ings, to fully appreciate the good that is
being done by the Thornwell Orphan
age under the management of that
Christian gentleman, DR.. VIM. P. Ja-
cobs. had the pleasure this afternoon
Of going through the buildings and
grounds, and when I got through I was
glad that 7 came to Clinton. Every
thing has the most neat and cosy ap-
pearance, and the siXty-tive orphans
here all look happy and contentcd. The
practical part of the education is carried
along with the theoretical. The young
ladies are their own cooks and servants
by turns, and they do their own laun-
drying and house cleaning and sewing,
and learn everything essential to good
housekeeping. There is also a farm in
connection with this institution, upon
which the boys learn the practical also.
And in addition to this there is q good
school in connection with the orphan
age, in which all receive 4 good educa-
ton. The first building we went through
was the printing Office, in which is
printed Our Monthly. This IS neat
concrete building with three times as
much room inside as the outward ap-
pearance would indicate. And the same
may be said of all the buildings. Every
particle of available space is utilized.
Then we were shown through the din
ing room, kitchen and laundry. Every
thing is the picture of neatness. This
building is also used as the residence OF
the larger girls. There are two other
elegant buildings-the seminary build
ing, in which are held the exercises OF
commencement, ETC., and the McCor-
mick building, used as the sleeping
apartments for the boys. This is an eN-
cellent building-built of flint rock and
cement, with the rock in their rough
state. The building has eighteen rooms.
Then the building in which live the lit
tie children who fare too small to be use
full. Ali the buildings are located in a
beautiful grove, which is used as play
ground. ANY orphan child is fortunate
to be put in charge of this institution.
1 am satisfied that this institution is do
ing good work, and 1 believe the Rev
". P. Jacobs, who is at the head of it,
is a most excellent Christian gentleman,
much beloved by the orphan children
who are under his control. This work
was only commenced about thirteen
years ago, and has been wonderfully
| successful.
| CLINTON ACADEMY.
The program Of the exercises Tonight
in connection with Clinton Academy
were under the auspices of Eufonian
Literary Society. Mr.. Lee Ferguson
was the presiding officer and introduced
the speakers. An opening speech was
delivered by Mr.. W. A. Pitts, a member
OF the society, on Success.
ANNUAL ORATOR.
The annual orator of the society was
| Mr.. W. II. Wallace, of the Newberry
| Observer. Mr.. Wallace delivered a most
excellent and we'll prepared address on
the elements of success in life. He
mentioned only three: Money, rcputa-
tion and character. This address would
bear reading again and being preserved,
and hope MIR. Wallace will print it III
pamphlet form, as I would like very
much to have a copy.